The waxing crescent Moon will pass by Venus, Jupiter and Saturn during the fourth week of January.
(Shown for mid-Northern latitudes, half-an-hour after Sunset for each day indicated.)
Scheduled air date: 1999 Jan 11-17
January 14th marks the New Year (2752 a.u.c.), according to the ancient Julian Calendar.
The waxing crescent Moon will pass by Venus, Jupiter and Saturn during the fourth week of
January.
(Shown for mid-Northern latitudes, half-an-hour after Sunset for each day indicated.)
The three brightest planets (Venus, Jupiter and Saturn), and even fainter Mercury will
appear closer together as February progresses. On the 23rd of February, Venus and
Jupiter — the two brightest planets — will appear a mere one-fifth degree apart!
(Shown for mid-Northern latitudes, half-an-hour after Sunset for each day indicated.)
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